Alternatives to onsemi MC14538BDW
onsemi MC14538BDW and its qualified second sources, compared on form/fit/function, stock, lifecycle and price — the same checks Parter runs inside a BOM.
| MC14538BDWonsemi | MC14538BDWGonsemi | MC14538BDWR2Gonsemi | +3more | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFF Compatibility | Identical SOIC-16 Wide package and pin assignment.Identical physical dimensions and packaged in standard tubes.Identical electrical specifications and timing characteristics. | Identical SOIC-16 Wide package and pin assignment.Identical physical package dimensions.Identical electrical specifications and timing characteristics. | ||
MC14538BDW by onsemi: Monostable Multivibrator 3-18V Dual Precision. | This is the direct RoHS-compliant, lead-free equivalent of the obsolete MC14538BDW, offered by the same manufacturer in the identical package and tube packaging. It provides a seamless transition with no design or assembly changes required.
| This is the same physical silicon and package as the MC14538BDWG, but supplied in Tape & Reel packaging rather than tubes. It is a perfect drop-in replacement for designs utilizing automated high-volume assembly lines.
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| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Active | Active | |
| Market Availability | Discontinued | In stock | In stock | |
| REACH | Unknown | REACH | REACH | |
| RoHS | RoHS | RoHS | RoHS | |
| Description | Monostable Multivibrator 3-18V Dual Precision | Monostable Multivibrator 95 ns 16-SOIC | Monostable Multivibrator 95 ns 16-SOIC | |
| Manufacturer | onsemi | onsemi | onsemi | |
| Type | Monostable Multivibrator | Logic | Logic | |
| Datasheet | Open | Open | Open | |
| Lead Time | Unknown | 10 weeks | 11 weeks | |
| Country of Origin | - | - | - | |
| Export Control Class Number | EAR99 | EAR99 | EAR99 | |
| HTSUS Code | 8542390090 | - | - | |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | - | - | - |
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| Discontinued | Obsolete | 5Alternatives availableSee Alternatives | |
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| MC14013BDonsemi | Discontinued | Obsolete | 5Alternatives availableSee Alternatives |
| Discontinued | Obsolete | 5Alternatives availableSee Alternatives | |
| Discontinued | Obsolete | 7Alternatives availableSee Alternatives | |
| Discontinued | Obsolete | 4Alternatives availableSee Alternatives |
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. The onsemi MC14538BDW is marked obsolete, so the manufacturer has discontinued it and any remaining supply is limited to distributor stock. The qualified second sources on this page are active parts you can design in today.
The closest qualified second sources for the onsemi MC14538BDW are the MC14538BDWG (onsemi) and the MC14538BDWR2G (onsemi), out of 5 matched alternatives in total. Each is compared against the original on fit, form and function in the table above.
Not always. The alternatives to the MC14538BDW are matched on function but can differ in package, pinout or a key parameter, so review the fit/form/function notes in the table and the datasheet before designing one in.
The MC14538BDW (onsemi) is a part in the Monostable Multivibrator category. This page lists qualified, cross-referenced replacements for it with a side-by-side comparison.
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